to debase
01
降低价值, 降低质量
to reduce the intrinsic value or quality of something, especially currency, by decreasing the amount of valuable material it contains
例子
In ancient times, rulers would debase coins by diluting the precious metal content to finance their expenditures.
在古代，统治者会通过稀释贵金属含量来贬低硬币的价值，以资助他们的开支。
Historical records indicate instances where rulers chose to debase coins, compromising the integrity of the monetary system for short-term financial gains.
历史记录表明，统治者选择贬值硬币，为了短期的经济利益而损害货币体系的完整性。
02
贬低, 掺杂
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
03
贬低, 败坏
to tarnish someone's character or morals
例子
The scandal debased the politician ’s once-respected reputation.
丑闻玷污了这位政治家一度受人尊敬的声誉。
She felt that his cruel comments were meant to debase her character.
她感觉他残酷的评论是为了贬低她的品格。
词汇树
debaser
debasing
debase
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